P0A83

What it means

Voltage on cooling fan 1 control circuit is above threshold, indicating short to battery or open circuit.

Is it safe to drive?

This code points to a problem that can cause damage or affect safety. Avoid driving and have the vehicle diagnosed promptly.

Most likely causes

• Short to battery

  high

  One of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.

• Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance

  low

  Less common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.

• Supply wire pinched against B+ source

  low

  Less common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.

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